In motorsports it seems that the amount of money in your wallet directly reflects how much power you wield. Stock bikes are making more horsepower than they ever have, but there is something addictive about adding even more go. Riding an all-out beast with a motor strong enough to suck the paint off any exotic car sounds pretty enticing. But pumping out some serious ponies will require a handful of green. It's good to know there are financial options though, and for even under a hundred bucks you can score some extra power. It all depends on how strong of a fix you're after and how much you have to spend.
There are lots of ways to make horsepower. Most modern sportbike motors are capable of handling a healthy increase in power without danger of over-stressing the stock components. Exhaust and fueling are one way of getting more punch of course, but if you're looking to hit the ground with some serious pound you'll have to step up your game and open the old wallet. Nitrous, turbos and superchargers are always going to be the big dogs in the power chase, while airflow-altering filters play a lesser (but more affordable) role. All the options are here; just determine how much lunacy you can handle.
Jones Performance Cycle
"True Street" Kit
- From the builder of the 2009 AMA Dragbike "Super Street" National Champion Turbo ZX-14
- Easily capable of supporting a reliable 300 HP
- Features Garrett GT series dual ball bearing turbo, Tial wastegate and blowoff valve with the highest grade materials and manufacturing process
- Optional upgrades for more power
SSB Says: For under five grand you can double your power with a reliable system. It's like bolting on a second motor.
$4995
jonesperformancecycle.com
Mr. Turbo Hayabusa
Stage 1 Turbo Kit
- Based on a T3/T4 Garrett turbo
- Ceramic coated exhaust system
- Stage 1 systems can be installed on a stock engine
- Can run on 92 octane pump gas with boost up to 8 PSI
SSB SAYS: Mr. Turbo is one of the originators of turbo-built bikes, and its classic kit can be used safely on a stock motor.
$3,995
mrturbo.com
RCC 650 HP Hayabusa
"Super Ultra" Turbo Kit
- Liquid/air intercooler allows up to 380 HP on pump gas
- With modded engine components it will make 650 HP on race fuel
- Comes with Garrett GT40R turbo and all necessary components
SSB Says: This isn't for the weekend warrior or street racer. This is for big boys looking for the biggest power available.
$13,000
rccturbos.com
Orient Express Suzuki
M109R Turbo Kit
- Silky-smooth grunt from low RPM to redline
- Dual ball-bearing Garrett GT28R turbo charger, Tial wastegate and 50mm blow off valve, heat resistant ceramic coated headpipes and exhaust pipe exhale through a slash cut canister with optional removable baffle
- Designed for easy installation
SSB Says: Finish up where Suzuki left off to make the ultimate power crusier. Sportbikes beware...
$4,995
orientexpress.com
Velocity Racing
Stage 1
- Designed as a bolt-on system that the average guy can install at home
- Safely puts out 6 to 8 PSI of boost without any internal engine mods
- Produces between 230 to 250 HP on pump gas
- Comes with a pre-tuned fuel management system and maps
SSB Says: DIY time! Make some serious power for the street on a stock motor...at home.
$3,995
velocityracing.com
TTS B-King Supercharger
- Lightest, smallest, most compact and most robust package available
- Excellent ground clearance and won't compromise front wheel clearance
- Peak boost is adjustable at the turn of a screw without changing midrange torque
SSB Says: Make the B-King the bike that Suzuki should have built-a true supercharged bad ass.
$7,565
tts-performance.co.uk